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Action Summary

4. Action Summary – Supporting Tasmanian Carers

KEY ACTION: Review Service Map annually to ensure it is up-to-date and connections are maintained

1. Recognition	2. Access and Participation	3. Learning
Consult on and introduce Carer Recognition  legislation including a review of carer principles and governance structures (Communities  Tasmania). Establish Carers Week small  grants program (Communities Tasmania). Investigate options for an annual  Carer Forum (Communities Tasmania/CIRG). Review Carers Week activities to  identify opportunities to increase recognition and awareness of the role of  carers (Communities Tasmania). Investigate options to include  carer recognition in Communities Tasmania’s annual grant programs (Communities  Tasmania). Consult carers in the Review of  the Disability Services Act 2011 (Communities Tasmania).	Pilot a digital literacy program for carers through Libraries Tasmania (DoE). Review the Housing Connect application process to ensure carers are identified and included (Communities Tasmania). Review the TSS Workplace Flexibility Policy to support employees with caring responsibilities (SSMO). Maintain and enhance flexible working arrangements in State government agencies, including the Carer Toolkit (Communities Tasmania / SSMO). Implement the outcomes of the State Service Review as they relate to employees with caring responsibilities. (SSMO / Communities Tasmania). Review the Tasmanian Consumer and Carer Participation Framework to improve engagement with consumers and carers (DoH). Support distribution of the Carers Tasmanian iCare book in THS hospitals (DoH). Develop clinical guidelines for working with carers (DoH). Develop referral pathways for patients and carers to Aboriginal health and migrant support organisations (DoH).	Develop  targeted information and referral resources for learners with caring  responsibilities (DoE). Promote  resources for young carers to DoE learners, schools, and support staff (DoE). Implement  the Adult Learning Strategy to support carers to engage or re-engage in  learning (Skills Tasmania).

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